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5 reasons to have a Computing news section of your lessons (Updated)

April 5, 2022
el granma y las niñasOne of the ways in in which you can help enliven the Computing curriculum is to allocate some time in every lesson (yes, every lesson) to news. There are several reasons for this.
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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Computing news, reading, Library

Bett Bulletin (sort of): A new version of 2Publish is coming from 2Simple

April 5, 2022

Here is some news about an update to a program that enables children to write something and illustrate it. It was demonstrated at Bett.

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In News & views, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Bett22, 2Simple, 2Publish, Purple Mash
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Bett Bulletin: Life-sized augmented reality

March 28, 2022

Discovery Education has launched an AR app called SandboxAR. It makes things appear life-sized, and the LGfL is involved, providing content.

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In Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Discovery Education, Sandbox, Augmented Reality, LgFL

Head of department notes: who are the key people?

March 28, 2022

Is the most important person in your school or team is the one who has the key to the stationery cupboard?

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In Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags HoD, key people

On this day: reasons to use education technology in lessons

March 11, 2022

Sometimes you need to convince colleagues to think about using educational technology in their lessons, or to identify where in their scheme of work they could incorporate it.

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In On this day, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags technology, education technology

Review: A student’s guide to Python for physical modelling

March 3, 2022

The book’s primary concern is enabling Python to be used for manipulating and plotting large datasets, dealing with image “noise” and other advanced topics.

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In Bookshelf, Computing, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT, Reviews Tags Python, physical modelling, computing, programming, review

Quick look: Book Wars

February 14, 2022

As its subtitle indicates, Book Wars covers the analogue and digital battlefield in the world of books.

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In Bookshelf, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Book Wars, quick looks, reviews

"Facilitators" or "guides on the side"? No thanks

February 13, 2022

When the Computing Programme of Study was introduced in England, some people seriously suggested that the lack of suitably qualified teachers (i.e. not able to understand computing concepts or to do computer programming) was not a problem because classes could have “facilitators” instead.

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In Using and Teaching Computing & ICT, News & views Tags guide on the side, facilitator
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On this day: websites to stimulate computing project ideas

January 29, 2022

Enjoy exploring these websites for ideas for projects for Computing.

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In On this day, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags PBL, projects, project-based learning
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Resources for International Holocaust Day (Holocaust Memorial Day)

January 25, 2022

Useful links for resources for Holocaust Memorial Day, and a 10% discount off a relevant book.

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In News & views, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Kindertransport, International Holocaust Day, Holocaust Memorial Day

Technology and Writing: Dealing With Ideas (Updated)

January 21, 2022

Did Samuel Pepys carry a quill and an inkwell around with him?

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In Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Pepys, effects of technology, technology, writing

Twenty things to do with a computer (Forward 50) -- My review for SchoolsWeek

January 16, 2022

This is hands-down the most interesting edtech book I received for review in 2021, and easily the most inspiring.

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In Bookshelf, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags 20 things, Forward 50, review
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Review: 50 Tech Tuesday Tips

January 12, 2022

All of the tools mentioned are free of charge, or have a freemium pricing model. This is important because as a school teacher, Richard understands the importance of affordable solutions.

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In Bookshelf, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags Review, Richard Byrne

Review: Teaching in the Online Classroom

January 10, 2022

An excellent observation is that even small changes can have profound effects.

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In Bookshelf, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT, Reviews Tags review, Doug Lemov, Teaching in the online classroom, online learning
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Review: The System: Who Owns the Internet, and How It Owns Us

January 7, 2022

This book will help teachers to address the parts of the Programme of Study concerned with computer systems, communications and online safety.

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In Bookshelf, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags The System, James Ball, review
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On this day: applying computational thinking in the "real world"

January 5, 2022

I don’t think I’ve come across any examples of how pupils might use computational thinking in a broader context, or how it applies beyond the relatively narrow confines of computer science.

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In From the Archives, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags computational thinking

Review: Audio for Authors (Yes, it IS relevant for teachers!)

December 31, 2021

Many moons ago I started my own podcast. It was called Terry Freedman’s Education Technology podcast, and it consisted of useful hints and tips for teachers of Computing and related subjects. I have to say that I found it hard going.

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In Bookshelf, Audio, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT, Reviews Tags review, audio, Joanna Penn

The value of case studies

December 31, 2021

Could it be worth compiling case studies of success stories of people who have used education technology or completed a Computing course in your school?

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In Leading & Managing Computing & ICT, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags marketing, case studies

Review: A Student's Guide to Python for Physical Modelling

November 30, 2021

While this book is comprehensive, and gives instructions step by step, it is not what you might call an idiot’s guide.

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In Bookshelf, Reviews, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags review, Python

My experiments with transcribing audio

November 10, 2021

I was surprised, at first, to discover that dictating articles is very easy. When I thought about it though, I realised that it should not have been surprising at all.

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In Audio, Using and Teaching Computing & ICT Tags transcribing audio, dictation
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